THIS JUST IN: Prosh Pumpkin Poser

The New York Aquarium at Coney Island is gearing up for fall, and that means passing out the pumpkins to cuties like Tazo, the adorable sea otter.

But life wasn’t always so good to Tazo. Orphaned in the wilds of Alaska, the pup was rescued by the Aquarium last year and lovingly raised by keeper Nicole Pisciotta. Here’s a typical day in their lives:

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Well that is just fantastic. What a sweet little pup and such a lucky keeper! Backstroking and nibbling with his adorable mouth. I love that he gets a blowdry before his nap. And the nursing on the towel and sleepy paw rubbing at 1:47 is just. so. adorable. I hope Tazo has a long and happy life!

The gesture the keeper makes as she’s putting him to bed, all moms do that as they’re backing away from the crib. As cute as my baby boy is, good lord I never knew how cute otter babies could be. I think my ovaries just exploded.

*Pushes keepers (gently, of course) into a closet (roomy, and with snacks)
*Goes for a swim with Tazo
*Blow dries Tazo
*Gives Tazo bottle (burps him)
*Climbs into crate-in-a-bucket with Tazo and falls alseep
*Oh yeah…hops up, runs over and lets keepers out of closet
*Snuggles back down into crate/bucket for cozy coziness

Aaaaaawwwwwwww…. *esplode from cute* I wonder if I can volunteer at the zoo as an otter cuddler? Otters are the best aaaaawwww creatures, what is not to love? And I love the handlers nervous mom gestures as she lays him down for his nap, so perfect!

Wow…that’s all I can say at the moment, cause I just want/need to cry. All baby’s are sweet like this especially when they are nursing and falling asleep. Love the little paw motions when he is suckling on the towel. The keeper is truly caring and has a terrific job. God Bless her and all the other zoo keepers, vets and vet techs!

Totally bewitched by the bewhiskered baby. The finger sucking through the towel KILLED me. Perhaps the cutest little baby animal ever. I totally envy the caretaker. Imagine having that little fella waiting for you every day.

Everyone has said everything I could say about this video! But I’ll put in my 2 cents worth anyhow. How cute was that?? So loving and warm, cuddly and fuzzy. Not sure who’s the luckiest here. Tazo or Nicole?!? Really glad this video was made. Shows there are still some things right in this world!

*watches ottie vid*
…! x)
*glances at compie screen, and then at duffel bag, torn between staying cozy at home sipping warm apple cider or packing my bags and immediately moving into the otter day care to devote my life to baaaaby otties. Several more glances between compie screen, bag, screen, bag…*

Who knew sea otters could be oh-so-adorably sweet and precious? I must have one in my life, and I must have one RIGHT NOW! Well, if I can’t move to the ottie day care, the least I can do is the next best thing – this peekture of Tazo makes a most-perfect background for the compie! Little furball cutie + itty-bitty otter sized pumpkin = a great combination for an October theme! :]